Fire Protection Podcast
The Fire Protection Podcast dives deep into topics of the fire protection industry. Fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, extinguishers and other life safety systems are discussed. Leaders from all over the world talk about new technologies and processes that are helping improve the fire safety community.
Episodes
00:00 Introduction & Conference Recap
03:50 Jim's Background, NFPA's History and Mission
10:49 Public Awareness & "Code for Every Moment" Campaign
14:15 NFPA's Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem
16:18 Reverse Renovations with Jonathan Scott
18:23 Real-World Code Application & Lessons from Tragedies
21:54 How Codes and Standards Are Written
24:43 Code Update Cycles and Politics
28:58 Making Codes Approachable and Industry Sustainability
39:08 Al's...
Timestamps
00:00 Welcome & Introduction
02:35 Karsten’s Journey into Fire Protection
07:26 Why Recurring Revenue Matters
09:32 Turning Installs into Service Contracts
11:13 Customer Service as a Growth Driver
13:09 AHJ Compliance Platforms & Industry Shifts
14:28 Navigating Local Jurisdiction Challenges
18:18 Risk Management and System Types
19:33 Karsten’s Favorite Systems to Work On
24:45 Suppression Systems & Market Competition
26:19 Resta...
Timestamps
00:00 Introducing Rob Stewart and Fire Tech
02:51 Real-World Fire Protection Stories
06:36 Rob’s Background and Industry Goals
09:10 Fire Protection Training Needs & Demographics
11:48 Cross-Training Between Sprinkler & Alarm Disciplines
14:35 Documentation Challenges & The Role of the Back Office
20:00 Evolving Codes, Jurisdictional Differences, and AHJ Influence
22:24 Updating Training to NFPA & NICET Standards
24:16 Regional C...
00:00 From Technician to Entrepreneur
02:20 Dakota’s Background & Apprenticeship Path
04:34 Motivation to Start a Business
06:30 Identifying a Niche in the Fire Industry
08:39 Learning Design and Troubleshooting
09:35 Teaching Himself FireCAD + Early Wins
14:33 Balancing Install, Design & Multiple Projects
18:02 Favorite Systems & What Works Best
21:05 The Problem with Proprietary Equipment
22:26 Customer-First, No-Contract Philosophy
28:28 ...
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